If you have visited Walt Disney World within the past few years, you have undoubtedly seen them: cast members on these funky 2-wheel contraptions that look like a space-age cross between a bike and a scooter, zipping all over the place, and quickly getting from point A to point B in the blink of an eye. Efficient, “green”, and a whole lotta fun, they are, of course, Segways. Every time I have seen one, I thought “I really want to try that!” so finally on one of our recent trips, we did, and let me tell you………it was way fun! Read more
Disney Vacation Planning
Disney Vacation Planning: Saving While Packing for the Parks
Anyone who has visited WDW knows “forgotten” incidentals can really cost if purchased in the parks each day. Even purchasing at the resort hotel can add up the unnecessary costs. Packing your “to-the-parks” bag with these things each day can really save the day. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Disney Cast Member Thank You Cards
In my previous article about spreading the magic while visiting Disney, I talked about Cast Member Thank You cards. Now that I am only 19 days from being on my way back to the happiest place on earth, I was happy to use part of my weekend to get these joy spreaders ready to go too. I made some regular princess-themed cards as well as these cute ones for our night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Read more
Disney Never-Haves and Repeats
There are reasons why seasoned Disney travelers continue to spend thousands of dollars a year at Walt Disney World. There is something about Disney that we all love so much that draws us back. Today I want to talk about the fact that there is always something new to see or do at Walt Disney World and that even for me, having traveled to WDW 22 times, I have not done it all. The anticipation of our family trips is so very surreal that it almost takes over everything that I do…lol. Read more
Thanksgiving Dinner at Walt Disney World
If you will be spending Thanksgiving Day at Walt Disney World this year, you likely have ADRs at a restaurant inside one of the parks or resorts. Since my family and I have enjoyed many Thanksgiving dinners at WDW, I wanted to share some reviews of the dinners we have tried. There are many choices for Thanksgiving dinner at WDW as a number of restaurants add traditional Thanksgiving favorites to their normal menus that day; and there are a number of places we have not tried but here is a look at some with which I am familiar. Read more